Questions that the National Park Service and City Parks Natural Resources Group should publicly answer before any action takes place.

Why does Crookes Point need restoration? Have the animals, birds, butterflies, insects, native plants and people complained? How do you plan to protect the rest of the property while you use herbicides and bulldozers on the one-acre site? Are herbicides and bulldozers able to differentiate between native and non-native plants? How do you keep spraying from drifting into nearby areas?

Lastly, Do No Harm. Crookes Point has been designated by NPS as a natural area, an area for environmental education trails and class visits, and for walking, fishing, bird watching and relaxation.

To enhance the area is one thing, but to destroy it with herbicides and bulldozers is something that the National Park Service and City Parks Natural Resources Group should never contemplate. Please re-think your plans for this natural area.